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LF05 YGX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,742 mi
Last recorded112,742 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 YGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 112,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust system in poor condition

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undercovers fitted at the time of test, unable To visually inspect some components

Pass 10 Sep 2024 111,099 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 109,719 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess And n/s slightly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 109,719 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess And n/s slightly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 107,929 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess X3 (1.1.15 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Inoperative or indicating a malfunction - diesel vehicle, see manual for requirements

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windows tinted

Fail 7 Sep 2022 107,929 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess X3 (1.1.15 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Inoperative or indicating a malfunction - diesel vehicle, see manual for requirements

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windows tinted

Pass 23 Aug 2021 105,162 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 100,927 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 85,834 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 95,831 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing both (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 94,330 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 94,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 93,941 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 93,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,657 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,960 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 75,960 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 71,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 67,232 miles

Aftermarket car wheels fitted

Front brake disks pitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disks worn and corroded

Windows tinted

Fail 25 Oct 2011 67,232 miles

Aftermarket car wheels fitted

Front brake disks pitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disks worn and corroded

Windows tinted

Fail 14 Oct 2010 60,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 60,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,780 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 55,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Jul 2008 49,073 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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LF05 YGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF05 YGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LF05 YGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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